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WORLD
Aug 16, 2020

Donald Trump's younger brother, Robert, dies at 71

Robert Trump, the younger brother of President Donald Trump, died Saturday night at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital in Manhattan. He was 71.
SOCCER / J. League
Aug 15, 2020

Tokyo protects Leandro goal to beat Nagoya in Sei Muroya's last game

FC Tokyo right back Sei Muroya may be bound for Germany, but he made sure not to make manager Kenta Hasegawa regret sending him out for one last shift.
JAPAN
Aug 15, 2020

Japan marks 75th surrender anniversary in solemn ceremony thinned by pandemic

A minute of silence was observed to remember the estimated 3 million Japanese who perished in World War II, as the emperor and prime minister paid their respects.
LIFE / Food & Drink
Aug 15, 2020

How COVID-19 has reshaped Japan's drinking culture

Suit-clad office workers are no longer flocking to Japanese-style pubs en masse to unwind after a long day at the office. Where are they drinking instead?
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LIFE / Food & Drink / JAPANESE KITCHEN
Aug 15, 2020

This summer, don’t be too bitter to give gōya a try

Although it may look intimidating, bitter melon is surprisingly addictive. Here's two healthy and quick recipes highlighting this unique fruit.
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CULTURE / Books
Aug 15, 2020

'Memoirs of a Kamikaze': A teenage World War II pilot’s life in his own words

Kazuo Odachi's memoir about his life as a kamikaze pilot is a poignant reminder of the resilience of humanity in times of adversity.
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JAPAN / Media / BIG IN JAPAN
Aug 15, 2020

The popularity of jeans in Japan begins to fray

According to industry data, total sales of jeans of all types reached 78 million pairs in 2002. The current annual figure is believed to have fallen below 40 million.
JAPAN / Media / Japan Pulse
Aug 15, 2020

COVID-19 ruins plans to spend time at the beach (among other things)

Going to the beach in Japan has never been so complicated.
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LIFE / Food & Drink
Aug 15, 2020

Camaraderie drives the roving banquet of Eat Play Works’ food hall

Eat Play Works' food hall, The Restaurant, is a 17-shop collaboration based on mutual cooperation — and excellent meals.
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LIFE / Food & Drink / TOKYO FOOD FILE
Aug 15, 2020

Omnipollos Tokyo: A bold, boozy newcomer to the craft beer scene

Omnipollo is no run-of-the-mill craft beer company, and its first Japanese outpost, Omnipollos Tokyo, lives up to the brand's quirky reputation.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / TOKYO FOOD FILE
Aug 15, 2020

Chef Kyohei Nishi spreads his wings at Neki

Tokyo's Kabutocho neighborhood is undergoing a much-needed revitalization, and no development is more exciting and welcome than Neki.
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LIFE / Food & Drink / Kateigaho International Japan Edition
Aug 15, 2020

Hakkō: A fermentation meister who chats with microbes

Tokuyama-zushi's chef, Hiroaki Tokuyama, sees it as his mission to alter preconceptions about fermented foods by serving them in novel ways.
JAPAN / History / THE LIVING PAST
Aug 15, 2020

War ends and humanity remains resilient

Chaos, destruction u2026 humanity endures and yet, we seem stuck in repeating the same mistakes.
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CULTURE / Books
Aug 15, 2020

‘Intimate Disconnections’: What makes marriage work and end?

Allison Alexy's book on divorce, with useful advice and firsthand accounts, is an absorbing study of Japanese attitudes toward love and marriage.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / DESSERT WATCH
Aug 15, 2020

Stay peachy keen and cool with Starbucks’ Juicy Peach Frappuccino

Trying to enjoy an icy treat before it melts during summer can be tricky. But sometimes a little melting is actually a good thing.
COMMUNITY / Voices / OVERHEARD
Aug 15, 2020

Going down with the Titanic

'That's not even Leonardo DiCaprio.'
JAPAN / Politics / View from Osaka
Aug 15, 2020

Under cloud of pandemic, Osaka referendum remains a key issue for Gov. Hirofumi Yoshimura

More in Osaka are asking whether the vote should be postponed until after the coronavirus crisis has passed.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Aug 15, 2020

Japan's national basketball teams switch gears with eye on next summer's Tokyo Olympics

Japan's national basketball team head coaches are staying positive as they refocus their efforts for the Summer Games.
Japan Times
CARTOONS / ZERO GRAVITY
Aug 15, 2020

Roger Dahl on a dog's life

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CARTOONS / DAHL'S JAPAN
Aug 15, 2020

Roger Dahl on Shinzo Abe's absence

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COMMENTARY / World
Aug 15, 2020

Not even herd immunity can fully protect us

The prevalence of 'superspreaders' may well show the naive nature of ideas of safety.
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JAPAN / Media / MEDIA MIX
Aug 15, 2020

Waking up to child abuse by caregivers

Children who are sexually abused may not understand what is happening to them or are cowed into silence by their abusers.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Aug 15, 2020

Last doctor standing: Pandemic pushes Indian hospital to brink

Guards armed with rifles escort Dr. Kumar Gaurav as he makes the rounds at his hospital on the banks of the Ganges River.

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"Shake hands with Lima-chan," a statue that shares the name of the Peruvian capital looks in the direction of Peru, where a sister statue, "Sakura-chan," is located. Erected in Yokohama's Rinko Park in 1999, it commemorates Peruvian-Japanese friendship.
The journey of Peru’s Nikkei: Finding identity in Japan